The first step in shutter color choice is one of focus. Your exterior shutters can be THE focus of your home or they can blend into the house allowing the entire property be the focus and the shutters an architectural finish. We will make this research fun as we are posting project photos to help make the decision easier for you. So, whether your house is white, tan, yellow, red brick, brown or gray, we will give you some great guidelines and ideas! Photos of Homes with Exterior Shutters in a Variety of Colors.
CONTRAST IS THE WAY
By using contrasting colors, dark shutters on a light-colored house and light shutters on a property with dark color, you will make a bold statement that will highlight the shutters.
Contrast - Dark Shutters - Light Beige House
Contrast - Light Shutters - Dark Building
Photos of Homes with Shutters in a Variety of Colors.
The level of contrast will affect the “curb appeal” in a positive fashion. A synergistic color choice will then determine the “feel” or happiness the combination of contrasting but compatible colors bring to any property. Don’t forget roof color can add great support for your color choice. Yellows, Reds Blues, Greens and Black provide great opportunities.
SAME COLORS DIFFERENT SATURATION
A subtle but still contrasting color choice is using the same colors at different saturation levels, e.g., medium-deep coral on a light coral home and vice versa.
Contrast Using Color Saturation
One consideration is how decorative your home is. If you have a lot of architectural accents that grab your attention such as colorful stone work or decorative trim, the accent of exterior shutters in the same color but slightly enhanced will allow the focus to gently be absorbed by each accent with the shutters carrying the day.
Matching color - Shutters, Front Entry and Roof
Photos of Homes with Shutters in a Variety of Colors.
It is often entry doors that provide an opportunity to brighten the look of your home using the same color as the shutters with an even greater contrast. Your roof color must be considered when choosing a base color. The overall color compatibility works best when the roof color is part of the same color family.
SAME COLOR
The choice to use the same color and tone throughout with shutters being the same color works best for a home with distinctive architectural accents, e.g., stone work, stained wood trim accents, decorative ironwork, decorative gates, luxurious landscaping and a contrasting bold-roof color. A beautiful entry door can become the focus by using an extreme contrast color. Another fundamental reason to paint the shutters the same as the house color is if you want a monochromatic look and/or the shutters are for light and privacy control.
Monochromatic Look
Photos of Homes with Shutters in a Variety of Colors.
MATCH THE ROOF
Do you have a great roof color? Use that color for your shutters and then use a contrasting color for your entry doors. This can be a very fun way to tie your home colors together. Your base house paint must be compatible with your roof and shutter colors and the contrasting color for the entry doors must work with all the colors. This theme can result in a strikingly beautiful home. The spectacular roof is the anchor for this theme.
Match Shutter Color to the Roof Color
BECAUSE YOU LOVE IT!
At the end of the day, your home is an expression of you. What theme makes you smile and say I like that? Just choose what YOU love and go for it!
LOVE This!
Photos of Homes with Shutters in a Variety of Colors.
The actual color choice can be very subjective. If you have a designer he or she will be able to help you with the theme you chose. If you are not working with a designer, we suggest you visit Your Color Coach. Barbara is very talented and her mission is to provide quick, professional advice for a reasonable cost to folks who are launching a home project and need some help.
Then come back and order your shutters at www.DecorativeShutters.com